Sport Coaching Specialization
Central Washington University's athletics program has a proud history of displaying excellent sportsmanship. This quality epitomizes our student-athletes, and is a focus of our sport coaching program. Our faculty share the values of sportsmanship and a commitment to ethics. Here at Central, we strive to pass these values on to future coaching professionals. We are excited to offer the specialization in Sport Coaching, one of five options for completing requirements of the Sport Management major. Please see the course catalog for specific Sport Coaching specialization degree requirements and course listings.
To apply to the Sport Management program, please reach out to Program Coordinator Dr. Brian McGladrey. Additionally, if you are also interested in the Sport Coaching Minor, be sure to check out this opportunity and the course catalog.
You can also check out our CWU Northwest Center for Sport website to see what opportunities our students also have outside the classroom.
Meet the Faculty
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Dr. David Rolfe |
Dr. Brian McGladrey |
Dr. Rory A. Weishaar |
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Dr. Paul Ballard |
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Careers & Alumni
Learn more about career paths associated with the Sport Coaching specialization, and check out the list of coaching positions held by CWU alumni.
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Careers & Opportunities
- Youth Coach
- High School/College Coach
- Professional Sport Coach
- Positional Coach
- Private Coach
- Strength & Conditioning Coach
- Sport Performance Coach
- Personal Trainer
- Sport Development Officer
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CWU Alumni in Sport Coaching
- Rhaney Harris, Director of Player Development, Western Washington University
- Lauren Herseth, Head Volleyball Coach, Central Washington University
- Josiah Julagay, Assistant Baseball Coach, Chattanooga State Community College
- Chaz McKenzie, North East Area Scout, Denver Broncos
- Colby Meske-Thompson, Football Coach, Enumclaw Hornets
- Emily Meyring, Assistant Women's Soccer Coach, Azusa Pacific University
- Tanner Swanson, Major League Field Coordinator & Director of Catching, New York Yankees
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